Indiana State University Occupational Therapy

06/18/2026

Professor Steward attended the Indiana Early Intervention Conference in Bloomington last week and had the opportunity to present a research poster about inter-professional collaboration. While the students who worked on this project were unable to attend due to being on Level II fieldwork, their work and dedication are still being shared with professionals across the state.

06/05/2026

📣 A huge thank you to Large Ink! 🎉

Our Occupational Therapy students are starting their journey with more than just supplies—they’re receiving a customized therapy kit and swag bag they can use throughout the program and continue to use long after graduation. From goniometers and reflex hammers to pens, tote bags, and other OT essentials, these items will support learning today and professional practice tomorrow.

We are incredibly grateful to Large Ink for helping bring our vision to life through high-quality branding and customization. Their attention to detail has created a professional, cohesive look that reflects the pride we have in our program and our future practitioners.

05/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2028 to the Indiana State University Occupational Therapy Program 💙🤍💙

We are so excited to officially welcome this incredible group into the Sycamore family and can’t wait to watch them learn, grow, lead, and make an impact over the next 2 years.

Your journey to becoming occupational therapists starts now — and we are honored to be part of it. 💙

Welcome to the Sycamore family, Class of 2028! We can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.

05/05/2026

✨ Celebrating a Major Milestone ✨

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating our Occupational Therapy Class of 2026 at their Pinning Ceremony — a meaningful tradition recognizing the completion of the didactic portion of the program and the transition into clinical practice.

💙 Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your journey is just beginning!

05/02/2026

Last week our first year students showed their creativity in our annual Assistive Technology Showcase . Original devices created by occupational therapy practitioners can be the key to meaningful participation!

05/01/2026

This week we hosted 1st graders from Jackson Township Elementary and 3rd graders from North Vermillion Elementary. We were so busy having fun that we didn’t even get a photo of our Jackson Township friends, but were happy to share occupational therapy with all of these kiddos! Thanks for stopping by!

05/01/2026

04/25/2026

Last but certainly not least 👏

Dr. Bakshi and her student research group helped close out the AOTA Inspire National Conference with their poster: Contextual Factors Affecting Recovery After Distal Radius Fractures 💡

Their work highlights how environment, support systems, and real-life contexts play a critical role in recovery—reminding us that healing goes far beyond the injury itself 🖐️💙

A strong finish to an inspiring conference! So proud of our students and faculty for representing OT with excellence and impact 🙌

04/24/2026

🌸 Happy Administrative Professionals Week! 🌸

This week, we are celebrating the heart behind our program—our incredible administrative professionals: Kathryn Warfel, Julie Dininger, and Christy Keene 💛

Your dedication, organization, and constant support keep everything running smoothly and help our program truly shine. From the big moments to the smallest details, you make it all happen—and we are so grateful.

Without you, we would be lost!

✨ Thank you for all that you do, today and every day. ✨

04/24/2026

Day 2 is off to a strong start 💥

Professor Meghan Steward and her student research group are kicking things off at the AOTA Inspire National Conference with their poster: Ready or Not: OT Students’ Views on Preparedness for Leading Community-Based Fieldwork Groups 👏

Exploring student perspectives on confidence, readiness, and real-world leadership in community settings—this is the kind of insight shaping the future of OT education and practice 💡

Proud of this team for leading the conversation and representing OT with purpose 🙌